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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 622.11 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 622.11 and 273.71 is: 377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 622.11 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/622.11 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 622.11 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 170,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,274.62/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.71

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